The aim and objective of this course is to give a general presentation of Thermodynamics as a basic scientific knowledge, emphasizing on its applicability in a wide range of technical problems of mechanical engineering interest. More specifically, the course aims to:
The understanding of the universality and rigidity of the principles of Thermodynamics which make it a necessary and appropriate tool for analyzing a wide range of technical problems
The development of the ability to draw rational conclusions from the analysis of physicochemical phenomena on the basis of thermodynamic principles
The development of the ability to analyze thermochemical phenomena and ideal and non-ideal (water vapor) gas processes.
The development of the ability to analyze power and refrigeration cycles.
After the course, the student might have integrated approaches of the basic principles and of applications of Thermodynamics in the science of Mechanical Engineer, based on examples and specific applications. Further, she/he might have acquired all the knowledge necessary for further developments and amendments.

General Competences

Apply knowledge in practice

Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies

Adapt to new situations

Make decisions

Work autonomously

Work in teams

Work in an international context

Work in an interdisciplinary team

Respect natural environment

Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues

Be critical and self-critical

Advance free, creative and causative thinking

Course Content (Syllabus)

Fundamentals of thermodynamics. The first law of thermodynamics in closed systems, in steady state flow processes. The second law of thermodynamics. Entropy and thermodynamic temperature, entropy and dissipation energy, availability of energy. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances-wet vapour, equations of state, tables, diagrams and charts for fluids. Gaseous mixtures and gas-vapour mixtures, mixtures of ideal gases. Thermodynamic cycles: Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Seiliger, Stirling and Ericsson, Brayton with regeneration, intercooling, reheat, Rankine with reheat and regeneration. Cooling processes. Heat pumps. Short reference to steady-state flow processes. Combustion processes. Mass balances in complete combustion processes, calorific value, enthalpy of reaction. Application of the second law of thermodynamics in combustion processes.

Educational Material Types

Notes

Slide presentations

Multimedia

Book

Use of Information and Communication Technologies

Use of ICT

Use of ICT in Communication with Students

Description

Electronic contact with students for questions and other problems

Course Organization

Activities

Workload

ECTS

Individual

Teamwork

Erasmus

Lectures

25

0.8

✓

Reading Assigment

5

0.2

Tutorial

30

1

✓

Total

60

2

Student Assessment

Description

With written exams: one at the 2/3 of the semester and one at the exam period